Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Kickboxing has evolved in different ways around the world, with Japanese K-1 style kickboxing and Dutch/European kickboxing developing distinct tactical approaches.
Looking to take your Japanese Kickboxing to the next level?
Explore Tai Terada's exclusive Japanese Kickboxing Learning Series, available now on Warrior Collective.
Across two comprehensive full-length instructional volumes, European K-1 Champion and Maji Art of Fight founder Tai Terada, alongside K-1 World Champion Takumi Terada, teaches the complete modern Japanese Kickboxing system—from its technical foundations and tactical concepts through to authentic pad work, fight IQ and elite coaching methods.
🥊 Explore the complete series:
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📥 Volume 1 – Japanese Kickboxing: Learning the Art of Fighting
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📥 Volume 2 – Japanese Kickboxing: Pad Work for Modern Fighters
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In this Youtube video, European K-1 champion Tai Terada breaks down some of the major technical and strategic differences between the Japanese and Dutch styles of kickboxing, explaining how fighters approach:
• range and distance management
• progressive combinations and tempo
• calf kick usage and low-kick strategies
• tactical fight IQ and shot selection
Tai Terada is the founder and head coach of MAJI – Art of Fight Japanese Kickboxing Eindhoven, a newly opened gym bringing authentic Japanese kickboxing methodology to the Netherlands. The academy focuses on technical precision, discipline and structured progression, blending Japanese fight philosophy with the efficiency of Dutch striking systems.
The gym’s philosophy centres around respect, discipline and progress, with training rooted in the evolution of Kyokushin-influenced striking that helped shape modern K-1 competition.
Tai himself brings a unique perspective to this discussion. Born into Japanese Kyokushin culture but forged through years of kickboxing competition and coaching in Europe, he regularly trains and works alongside elite fighters and coaches including:
Takumi Terada – K-1 featherweight world champion, who captured the title in 2024 after defeating Taito Gunji by decision.
Yuki Yoza – highly regarded as one of the best Japanese fighters competing in the world today.
Masakazu Watanabe – respected Japanese trainer associated with Vasileus Gym and the K-1 circuit.
The MAJI – Art of Fight gym launched in early 2026 and aims to introduce what it calls the “Japanese New Wave” of kickboxing, combining Kyokushin-derived toughness and blisteringly fast paced Boxing with modern striking efficiency and technical precision.
📍 MAJI Japanese Kickboxing Eindhoven
Ruysdaelbaan 9C
5613 DX Eindhoven, Netherlands
🌐 Website: www.themaji.nl
📧 Email: info@themaji.nl
📱 Instagram: @themaji_official
The gym offers structured classes for beginners through to experienced fighters, focusing on technical development, discipline and progressive training systems inspired by Japanese kickboxing methodology.
🥊 Train with world-class fighters and coaches: warriorcollective.co.uk
Subscribe to Warrior Collective for elite tutorials in:
• Muay Thai
• Kickboxing
• Boxing
• MMA
#japanesekickboxing #dutchkickboxing #k1kickboxing #kickboxing #warriorcollective
Kickboxing has evolved in different ways around the world, with Japanese K-1 style kickboxing and Dutch/European kickboxing developing distinct tactical approaches.
Looking to take your Japanese Kickboxing to the next level?
Explore Tai Terada's exclusive Japanese Kickboxing Learning Series, available now on Warrior Collective.
Across two comprehensive full-length instructional volumes, European K-1 Champion and Maji Art of Fight founder Tai Terada, alongside K-1 World Champion Takumi Terada, teaches the complete modern Japanese Kickboxing system—from its technical foundations and tactical concepts through to authentic pad work, fight IQ and elite coaching methods.
🥊 Explore the complete series:
warriorcollective.co.uk/collections/japanese-kickboxing-instructionals
📥 Volume 1 – Japanese Kickboxing: Learning the Art of Fighting
warriorcollective.co.uk/products/japanese-kickboxing-instructional-tai-terada
📥 Volume 2 – Japanese Kickboxing: Pad Work for Modern Fighters
warriorcollective.co.uk/products/japanese-kickboxing-pad-work-modern-fighters-tai-terada
In this Youtube video, European K-1 champion Tai Terada breaks down some of the major technical and strategic differences between the Japanese and Dutch styles of kickboxing, explaining how fighters approach:
• range and distance management
• progressive combinations and tempo
• calf kick usage and low-kick strategies
• tactical fight IQ and shot selection
Tai Terada is the founder and head coach of MAJI – Art of Fight Japanese Kickboxing Eindhoven, a newly opened gym bringing authentic Japanese kickboxing methodology to the Netherlands. The academy focuses on technical precision, discipline and structured progression, blending Japanese fight philosophy with the efficiency of Dutch striking systems.
The gym’s philosophy centres around respect, discipline and progress, with training rooted in the evolution of Kyokushin-influenced striking that helped shape modern K-1 competition.
Tai himself brings a unique perspective to this discussion. Born into Japanese Kyokushin culture but forged through years of kickboxing competition and coaching in Europe, he regularly trains and works alongside elite fighters and coaches including:
Takumi Terada – K-1 featherweight world champion, who captured the title in 2024 after defeating Taito Gunji by decision.
Yuki Yoza – highly regarded as one of the best Japanese fighters competing in the world today.
Masakazu Watanabe – respected Japanese trainer associated with Vasileus Gym and the K-1 circuit.
The MAJI – Art of Fight gym launched in early 2026 and aims to introduce what it calls the “Japanese New Wave” of kickboxing, combining Kyokushin-derived toughness and blisteringly fast paced Boxing with modern striking efficiency and technical precision.
📍 MAJI Japanese Kickboxing Eindhoven
Ruysdaelbaan 9C
5613 DX Eindhoven, Netherlands
🌐 Website: www.themaji.nl
📧 Email: info@themaji.nl
📱 Instagram: @themaji_official
The gym offers structured classes for beginners through to experienced fighters, focusing on technical development, discipline and progressive training systems inspired by Japanese kickboxing methodology.
🥊 Train with world-class fighters and coaches: warriorcollective.co.uk
Subscribe to Warrior Collective for elite tutorials in:
• Muay Thai
• Kickboxing
• Boxing
• MMA
#japanesekickboxing #dutchkickboxing #k1kickboxing #kickboxing #warriorcollective
